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Marital Counseling Can Save You From Divorce

Sometimes couples come to the conclusion that they will be happier living apart than they are together. I thought that too, until my husband and I entered marriage counseling. My name is Stephanie, and marriage counseling saved my relationship. I did not believe it could work, but it did, and I hope I can convince others to give it a try before giving up on their marriages. I plan to outline the advantages of getting marital counseling before pursuing divorce. It is a small step you can take that may change your emotional state for the rest of you life.

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3 Tips For Integrating Psychology Into Your Weight Loss Plan

Posted on May 7, 2017

The basic strategy of losing weight is to achieve a calorie deficit by eating fewer calories, exercising, or ideally using a combination of both methods. Since losing weight is often more complicated than food and exercise, taking a psychological approach to your weight loss can give you a few more tools to help you reach your goals. Find Positive Reinforcement When you are not naturally inclined to eat healthy foods or exercise, the positive changes to your lifestyle can often feel like a punishment. [Read More]

Four Important Questions To Ask When Choosing A Substance Abuse Recovery Center For Your Son Or Daughter

Posted on March 10, 2017

If your son or daughter is battling a substance abuse problem and you are looking for a treatment center, then you should have a list of questions prepared before looking at each center. There are all sorts of treatment centers, but they might not be a perfect fit for your teen. So, it's good to know what to ask the intake counselor when you speak with them so that you don't waste time navigating the bureaucracy of a treatment facility that might not be the type of place you are looking for. [Read More]

Stop Stressing over Your Medication! 3 Natural Anxiety Treatments

Posted on March 2, 2016

Treating stress and anxiety is imperative for living a fulfilling life. If you are part of the 40 million adults in the United States with an anxiety disorder, you may be taking prescription medications. While effective in many cases, these medications may be doing more harm to your body than you realize. From the overwhelming number of side effects to possible dependency issues, it is easy to see the reasoning behind treating your anxiety naturally. [Read More]

Prescription Drug Addiction: 3 Ways Recovery Centers Help Patients Reach Out For Support

Posted on December 22, 2015

Prescription drugs are just a big of a threat as street drugs when it comes to addiction. In fact, 52 million Americans over the age of 12 have used prescription drugs for non-medical purposes sometime in their life. Unfortunately, this can lead to addiction. If you're struggling with an addiction and are looking to get sober, you might benefit from one of the many programs offered by specialized recovery centers that specifically focus upon the type of prescription drugs that you are addicted to. [Read More]